2021 Tesla Model 3
Midsize Cars · Rear-Wheel Drive · Electricity
142
Combined MPG
150
City MPG
133
Highway MPG
5/5
Safety Rating
📊 Key Statistics — 2021 Tesla Model 3
- Combined fuel economy: 142 MPG (150 city / 133 highway)
- Annual fuel cost: $550
- NHTSA safety rating: 5/5 stars
- Recalls: 20
Specifications
| Make | Tesla · Company Profile |
| Model | Model 3 |
| Year | 2021 |
| Class | Midsize Cars |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (A1) |
| Fuel Type | Electricity |
EPA Scores
| Fuel Economy Score | 10/10 |
| Greenhouse Gas Score | 10/10 |
| You Save/Spend vs Average | $8,000 over 5 years |
NHTSA Safety Ratings
| Overall | 5/5 ★ |
| Frontal Crash | 5/5 |
| Side Crash | 5/5 |
| Rollover | 5/5 |
| Recalls | 20 |
Annual Fuel Cost
| Annual Fuel Cost (15K mi, $3.50/gal) | $370 |
| Monthly Fuel Cost | $31 |
| Cost per Mile (fuel only) | $2¢ |
Based on 15,000 miles/year and $3.50/gallon national average.
Compare This Car
Tesla Model 3 — MPG by Year
| Year | MPG | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 139 | ↓ |
| 2025 | 137 | ↓ |
| 2024 | 137 | ↓ |
| 2023 | 132 | ↓ |
| 2022 | 132 | ↓ |
| 2020 | 141 | ↓ |
| 2019 | 133 | ↓ |
| 2018 | 130 | ↓ |
| 2017 | 126 | ↓ |
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